Acupuncture for Allergies and Respiratory Health

Acupuncture for respiratory health can provide relief on physical, mental & emotional levels.
In our Somerville clinic we find treatments predictably help to clear sinus pressure & headaches & reduce tension in the chest and neck, all of which  encourage easier breathing. Specific conditions we’ve found respond well to acupuncture include:

• shallow breathing
• chest tightness
• sinus headaches
• seasonal allergies
• difficulty fully relaxing into the breath
• Stress, overwhelm, grief, anger & PTSD 
• Helping the muscles around the chest, shoulders and neck relax
• tobacco cravings & smoker’s cough 
• chronic cough
• post-viral fatigue,
• frequent colds
• headaches associated with sinus issues

Respiratory health helps improve energy and over all physical and mental/emotional health.

How Acupuncture Helps

Acupuncture has been shown to reduce inflammation & stress and boost immune function and clear mucus.
For chronic respiratory conditions, acupuncture works alongside western medical care.

Additionally, acupuncture helps in addictions including smoking. 

The NADA ear acupuncture protocol is commonly used to help with addictive cravings & PTSD. There are further acupuncture points on the ears and body to help to clear the lungs as part of Quit-Smoking strategy.